A set of dividers is about as close as you can get to a democratic tool. Anyone can use it, it comes with a low cost or even free and or you can make your own. This is what I find attractive about the dividers.
I can not say that for the computer.
Tim
Tim - perhaps you should have been more clear on this distinction in previous posts. It would have changed the conversation.
DL - Yes, there is power within limits and a fascinating book of similar name. Thanks for the thoughtful replies, it has shed some light on how you are using the wheel. And - its a cool study - my questions were intended to sort out the why's of how you were getting your results.
